Exciting news! Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just announced an amazing new immigration pathway that will change the lives of families impacted by the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
Starting from February 27th, 2024, IRCC will accept up to 3,250 applications from single applicants or families. This new family sponsorship pathway will provide successful applicants with permanent residence (PR), along with awaived right of permanent residence fee and free settlement services. This is a fantastic opportunity for families looking to start a new life in Canada. Don’t miss out on this incredible chance to change your future!
Who can apply under this new pathway?
To be eligible for this pathway applicants must:
- Have been living in Sudan on April 15th, 2023;
- Not have another country to return to other than Sudan or Canada;
- Be the child (of any age), grandchild, sibling, parent or grandparent of an eligible anchor*
- Provide a statutory declaration from their anchor stating that:
- They plan to support you and any family members accompanying you for one year; and
- They have not and will not accept any money from you or your family members.
- Plan to live in a province or territory other than Quebec; and
- Not be admissible for reasons other than financial ones.
- In addition to the above criteria, individuals may apply if:
- Their spouse or common-law partner is missing, presumed dead, deceased, or can’t leave Sudan;
- Their spouse or common-law partner is the child (of any age), grandchild, sibling, parent or grandparent of an eligible anchor willing to support you; and
- They meet all other eligibility criteria.
An anchor is a family member who supports you during your first year in Canada by providing financial assistance and helping you with basic needs like housing, food, clothing, and other necessities.
Who can be an anchor?
An anchor must:
- Be 18 years or older;
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
- Live in Canada (but not in the province of Quebec);
- Prove they have enough income/funds to meet the financial requirement.
An anchor cannot be:
- In the process or applying to renounce their Canadian citizenship or PR status;
- In jail or prison;
- Subject to a removal order in Canada;
- In default of making a payment on an immigration loan, performance bond or any other amount they are legally bound to pay to the Government of Canada (including deferring payments);
- In default of a sponsorship undertaking, support payments or repaying any debt owed to the Government of Canada;
- Bankrupt;
- Receiving social assistance for any reason other than a disability; and/or
- Convicted of a criminal offence listed in the public policy.
To apply for this pathway, individuals must apply through the PR portal and submit all necessary documents and forms, including declarations and forms from the anchor. According to Census 2021, 17,485 people in Canada claimed Sudan as their country of ethnic or cultural origin, with 4,690 reporting Sudan as their country of birth among recent immigrants.
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